2014 Season in the Vines: Photos of Budbreak

Tiny buds have begun to emerge from once-dormant vines. We took advantage of a gorgeous day and our marco lens to snap these photos.

 

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When the ground warms in the spring, hormones trigger the emergence of green buds on the vines.

 Word of the day. Tomentum (tō-ˈmen-təm): the fine hairs on the buds of a plant.

Word of the day. Tomentum (tō-ˈmen-təm): the fine hairs on the buds of a plant.

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Shoots sprout tiny leaves that can begin the process of photosynthesis

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Leaves begin to grow on a new Pinot Noir bud.

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